Loose-leaf binder



Oct. 15, 1940, c. v. sT. LOUIS LOOSE-LEAF BINDER Filed Aug. 55,1938

fizuzrwor w' OLcwlzs MSALOLLLS Patented Oct. 15, 1940 UNID ApplicationAugust 3, 1938, Serial No. 222,775

3 Claims.

The invention relates to a loose-leaf binder and more particularly tomeans for holding a binder in display position with each cover adaptedto expose a sheet.

It is an object of this invention to provide a loose-leaf binder withmeans for limiting the rotation of each cover on its hinge so that saidcovers may be retained in approximately the same plane when the binderis opened. It is a further object of this invention to provide an easelstructure for holding the binder in display position. Other objects ofthe invention will become apparent upon reading the followingdescription, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, inwhich Figure 1 is a perspective view of the binder in display positionwith portions broken away to show the easel structure; and

Figure 2 is an end elevation of the binder in 20 closed position.

In the drawing, a pair of cover members 2 and 3 are hinged to aconventional ring metal l by means of the hinges 5 and 6. The ring metalincludes a back plate l to which a back section 8 is secured in anysuitable manner. The back section 8 is wider than the back plate 1 andprojects beyond the hinges 5 and 5. When either cover is turned on itshinge it will engage the edge of the back section 8 which acts as a stopto limit the turning movement of each cover to approximately ninetydegrees. This structure is of particular advantage when the binder isheld open for display purposes as it holds the covers in approximatelythe same plane.

The cover member 2 is provided with a plate member 9 secured thereto bymeans of a plurality of rivets iii. One edge of the plate member'9 iscurled, as indicated at H, to form a hinge sleeve. A short arm I2 is hined to the plate member 9 by means of a hinge pintle l3 passing throughthe hinge sleeve H. Another arm M extending transversely of the covermember 2 is Welded or riveted to the short arm l2. One end [5 of the arml-i projects beyond the hinge I3 and is curled slightly, as indicated inFigure 2. The cover 2 acts as a stop for the arm it and engages the endit to limit the movement of the arm It on the hinge IS. The distance theend l5 projects beyond the hinge i3 and the curvature of the end 15 isso designed as to enable the arm M to support the binder in displayposition with the cover member 3 in approximately the same plane as 55cushioned, as indicated at I6 to prevent the end of the arm fromscratching or marringthe surface of any desk or table upon which thebinder may be stood. I prefer to provide the protection for the end iiiof the arm It by covering it with binding material harmonizing with thebinding of the covers and back section of the binder, but any suitableprotective means may be used. The end it is provided with a socket lladapted to engage a stud 83 secured to cover member 2 to retain the armM in close contact with the cover member 2 when the binder is closed.

Although I have described a preferred embodiment of my invention indetail it will be understood that the description thereof is intended tobe illustrative, rather thanrestrictive, as many details may be modifiedor changed withoutdeparting from the spirit or scopeof my invention.Accordingly, I do not desire to be restricted to the exact structuredescribed, except as limited by the appended claims.

I claim:

1. In a loose-leaf binder, sheet retaining mechanism, a pair of covermembers hinged to said sheet retaining mechanism, an easel structuresecured to one of said cover members, said easel structure being adaptedto support said binder with the sheet retaining mechanism extendingparallel to the surface upon which the binder is supported, and a backsection secured to said.- sheet retainin mechanism, said back section being adapted to support said other cover member in approximately the sameplane as said first mentioned cover member. I

2. In a loose-leaf binder, sheet retainingmechanism, a pair of covermembers hinged to said sheet retaining mechanism, an easel extendingtransversely of one of said cover members and adapted to support saidbinder with said sheet retaining mechanism parallel to the surface uponwhich said binder is supported, and a back section secured to said sheetretaining mechanism, said back section engaging said other cover memherto retain it in display position above said sheet retaining mechanism.

3. In a loose-leaf binder, sheet retaining mechanism, a pair of covermembers hinged to said sheet retaining mechanism, an easel structuresecured to said loose-leaf binder for supporting said binder in displayposition, and a back section secured to said sheet retaining mechanism,said back section engaging both of said covers to hold them inapproximately the same plane when said binder is supported in displayposition.

CHARLES v. ST. LOUIS.

